***Here's the big one: Final Recruiting Update for the Class of '09*** - Page 4

ncbama · February 2nd, 2009, 11:01 AM

	Quote:	TideWatcher
	I couldn't get the link to work. Can you summarize? Thanks for your post, looks like a big day Wednesday for Bama.

I couldn't get it to work, either.

runtheoption22 · February 2nd, 2009, 11:05 AM

	Quote:	ncbama
	I couldn't get it to work, either.

read the last two posts on page 3...

the link is correct, it's just a really slow site.

Alanbama27 · February 2nd, 2009, 11:43 AM

I have to say that 99.9% of the time someone commits to one school and sticks with that school all the way thru the process, they normally end up (regardless of what happens on the last day so-to-speak) at that school and for that reason I think Sentimore signs with Bama.

If anyone believes that Nick Saban didn't have a discussion with him late yesterday their nuts! It is possible he could go to LSU as it's his home, but I just don't believe that one visit changes his mind! He wanted to play for CNS and I think he will play for CNS.

Just my two cents worth! It's normally really hard for a kid to change his mind at the 9th hour (even for the fickle 18 year old) and so I truly believe he's coming to Bama.

BigEasyTider · February 2nd, 2009, 11:48 AM

	Quote:	Alanbama27
	If anyone believes that Nick Saban didn't have a discussion with him late yesterday their nuts! It is possible he could go to LSU as it's his home, but I just don't believe that one visit changes his mind! He wanted to play for CNS and I think he will play for CNS.

Perhaps he did, and perhaps he didn't, but either way for that conversation to take place Sentimore would have needed to call Saban. Because of the quiet period that started Saturday night, Saban would have been unable, per NCAA rules, to call Sentimore, or any other prospect for that matter.

From here on out, you can only have contact if it is initiated by the player. The coaches can do nothing more than sit by the telephone. It is completely outside of their control at this point.

Jack Bourbon · February 2nd, 2009, 11:52 AM

	Quote:	runtheoption22
	2010 will be difficult becaue Thompson and Steele have knowledge of our 2010 database and will play that card very well.

What does this mean exactly, RTO?

BTW, ty and good luck on Wed.

TideWatcher · February 2nd, 2009, 11:56 AM

	Quote:	runtheoption22
	They spoke to two sources who said DS would sign with LSU on NSD.

Thanks, but I hate to hear that. He looked mighty good to me. Oh well. In reference to Big Easy comments about contact, surely Sentimore will call Coach and tell him he is not coming to Alabama. He owes Coach that much.

runtheoption22 · February 2nd, 2009, 11:56 AM

	Quote:	Jack Bourbon
	What does this mean exactly, RTO? BTW, ty and good luck on Wed.

They know every player we have already evaluated and the order we have evaluated them. Granted, things will certainly change but they will use any type of rank and order against us.

RedStar · February 2nd, 2009, 12:04 PM

	Quote:	runtheoption22
	They know every player we have already evaluated and the order we have evaluated them. Granted, things will certainly change but they will use any type of rank and order against us.

Luckily, a lot of that is fluid though, especially this early in the process. They know who we've evaluated, but after summer camps, there will be more evaluations and any kind of rank would surely change wouldn't it?

Alanbama27 · February 2nd, 2009, 12:10 PM

	Quote:	BigEasyTider
	Perhaps he did, and perhaps he didn't, but either way for that conversation to take place Sentimore would have needed to call Saban. Because of the quiet period that started Saturday night, Saban would have been unable, per NCAA rules, to call Sentimore, or any other prospect for that matter. From here on out, you can only have contact if it is initiated by the player. The coaches can do nothing more than sit by the telephone. It is completely outside of their control at this point.

I meant Saturday evening! I knew the dead period began yesterday. Thanks!

runtheoption22 · February 2nd, 2009, 12:10 PM

	Quote:	RedStar
	Luckily, a lot of that is fluid though, especially this early in the process. They know who we've evaluated, but after summer camps, there will be more evaluations and any kind of rank would surely change wouldn't it?

	Quote:	runtheoption22
	They know every player we have already evaluated and the order we have evaluated them. Granted, things will certainly change* but they will use any type of rank and order against us.*

And, let's say we had a kid ranked #5, but bumped him up to #1 by next summer. What do you think CLT and CKS are going to be telling that kid? He's #5, a back-up plan, etc etc.

Elwood Crimson · February 2nd, 2009, 12:16 PM

	Quote:	runtheoption22
	They know every player we have already evaluated and the order we have evaluated them. Granted, things will certainly change but they will use any type of rank and order against us.

Definitely something that must be corrected. I will be surprised if Bama does not change its' IT procedures. Just like with any business you have to take steps to secure your information: Fingerprint recognition, read-only files, etc. Remember when RR destroyed and removed files when leaving WVa. If we have not made changes yet the examples set by LT and RR should promote action. Besides, the information collected is the "intellectual property" of the institution. Doubt it would happen, but I would love to see someone get arrested or sued for stealing recruiting information.

runtheoption22 · February 2nd, 2009, 02:52 PM

Another twist in the Sentimore saga on Monday- sticking with Bama

WAW4Tide · February 2nd, 2009, 02:59 PM

	Quote:	runtheoption22
	Another twist in the Sentimore saga on Monday- sticking with Bama

Monster news. RTR!